She walked along the edge of the canal on her way home, as per usual. Her heart despite feeling broken was also happy at the fact the she did indeed have blood related family in this world. The boat men called out to her, but she waved them off, saying that she will. She was in her own world until a voice shattered it.

"Oi, Blondie." She looked over to her right and stifled a shriek. There stood Sting Eucliffe and Rouge Cheney. Sting grabbed her hand and started to drag her towards the station. "We're going to Sabertooth. No questions asked. You're leaving Fairy Tail. It was a request to bring you to us. By your Master. So don't think we're doing this because we want to."

I blinked at him. "W-what? Master is kicking me out of Fairy Tail?"

He frown. "Of course not. He asked us to remove you for a while. Just shut up and ask questions later. He said his hands were tied with the Magic Council. It's to help with inter-guild relations or something. I wasn't really listening to Master Jiemma." He scowled. "Did your master not tell you?"

I shook my head as a lightning bolt struck next to me. "Lucy," Laxus panted. "I almost forgot to tell you. You're representing Fairy Tail. You're going to Sabertooth. Inter-guild relations improvement. It's to help all the guilds get along. I meant to tell you sooner, but the thing with Natsu… and I forgot it was today of all days. Sorry. Forgive me?"

I sighed as I got away from Sting who was seething in anger over the mention of Natsu. "Nii-san, I think it'll do me some good to be away from the guild for a while. I'm sure my spirits will bring Natsu back in a few days… their time…" I sighed. "I'm sure Loke is dealing with him anyway. My point is that it'll be good for me to get away from the guild for a while."

"Minerva is looking forward to having you at the guild, Lucy. She says it'll be nice to have a strong female mage around for once." Rogue added quietly as though he was trying to assure me I'd be fine. "Rufus is also looking forward to see your magic. Orga…" He trailed off.

I wanted to ask more of what Sabertooth had thought of me, but Laxus growled and stepped in front of me. "Don't even think about making a move on her. She'll be with you for a year. You make her feel like she's as special as she shines like the brightest of stars. Do you hear me?"

They both nodded in fear. "Aye, Sir!"

Laxus kissed my forehead. "I'll see you when you get back, okay? You'll be participating in the Grand Magic Games for Sabertooth, but I'll still be rooting for you." He patted my head and hugged me. "I'll miss you."

"I'll miss you too, Nii-san." I hugged him back and watched as he walked away. "Nii-san!" I shouted. I held my hand in the air and pointed my index finger towards the sky, with my thumb sticking out a bit. "Forever will we be Fairies!"

He had turned around and saw it. I could see the tears building in his eyes, seeing his own symbol used for him again. Except it wasn't him leaving, but his little sister. I could tell by the way he was clenching his fists that he did not want to let me go. He returned the symbol holding it high in the air. Tears spilled down my cheeks.

I felt a hand grab my shoulder, I turned to see Rogue. "Fairy-san, we need to go." The red exceed said from Sting's shoulder.

I nodded and waved my final goodbye before we headed back to my apartment to pack. I threw all my necessities into three bags. Once I finished I looked around my apartment one last time, making sure I didn't forget anything.

Rogue walked into my room and placed a hand on my shoulder. "Are you okay, Heartfilia-san?"

I looked him in the eyes. "Of course. It's Lucy, by the way. Lucy Dreyar. Master is my grandfather and Laxus-nii is my brother. I'm a Dreyar through and through." He nodded in understanding, not saying anything. He walked out, grabbing one of my bags on the way. I sighed. "I'll miss this place." I smiled at my apartment and turned to pick up my other two bags. When they weren't there I saw Rogue carrying two and Sting carrying the third.

"Let's go. Our Lady has been waiting." Sting pulled me by the wrist, not giving me time to protest his actions. He pulled me into the station and bought three tickets bound for Crocus. We boarded the train after waiting ten minutes and sat in an empty compartment. Rogue got the window seat opposite of my own. He stared at me as his face turned green along with Sting's, who didn't bother to sit in a seat but instead just collapsed in the isle. I giggled and turned my focus to the scenery outside the train.

After about three hours, the train finally came to a stop, much to my excitement. I was jumping around the station, not bothering to contain my excitement. Sting smirked at me and yelled for me to hurry up after he and Rogue recovered from their motion sickness.

"Hurry up, Blondie!" Sting yelled. I smiled at him and ran to catch up with them. "Master Jiemma will have to remove your old guild insignia. So think about where you want your Sabertooth insignia." He shifted the bag on his shoulders. "You'll be in the spare bedroom in our house. Master says we need to 'protect' you because you're weak."

"You're not, though. Our Lady wouldn't have begged to let you be the one to come to Sabertooth.

Hey guys!

Sorry this one's a little short.I have to be at a retreat for church tonight and Saturday, so I won't be able to do much posting. However, I will post as much as I can sunday!

Forgive me,

-SFL